Karen Rausch
About Karen Rausch
Karen Rausch serves as the Vice President of Organizational Development at Prisma Graphic, where she focuses on enhancing employee and guest experiences. With extensive experience in human resources and organizational development, she previously held senior roles at the Phoenix Suns and America West Airlines.
Current Role at Prisma Graphic
Karen Rausch serves as the Vice President of Organizational Development at Prisma Graphic since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Her responsibilities include developing strategies that align with the company's goals and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Previous Experience at Phoenix Suns
Karen Rausch has extensive experience with the Phoenix Suns, where she held multiple leadership positions. She served as the Senior Vice President of People Experience from 2018 to 2021, and prior to that, she was the Vice President from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as the Director of Human Resources for 20 years, from 1993 to 2013. During her tenure, she focused on improving employee and guest experiences across the organization.
Early Career at America West Airlines
Before her time with the Phoenix Suns, Karen Rausch worked at America West Airlines as a Supervisor in Human Resources from 1987 to 1992. This role provided her with foundational experience in human resources management, which she later applied in her various positions within the sports and entertainment industry.
Education and Expertise
Karen Rausch earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication from Arizona State University. Her educational background supports her expertise in organizational development, employee relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. She has led various programs aimed at enhancing recruitment, training, and employee engagement for a workforce of approximately 1,000 employees.
Focus on Employee and Guest Experiences
Throughout her career, Karen Rausch has been dedicated to enhancing both employee and guest experiences. Her initiatives have included employment branding, benefits administration, and training and development. She has played a key role in shaping the organizational culture at the Phoenix Suns and continues to apply her experience at Prisma Graphic.